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What To Do When Your Insurance Disclaims Coverage on a Lawsuit

My liability insurance carrier has disclaimed coverage of a lawsuit which was recently filed against me. What are my options? Very few things are as frustrating as receiving a “denial of coverage” letter from your liability insurance carrier. As a prudent business owner, you have secured and maintained liability insurance coverage to protect you in…

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How to Protect Your Interests As a Defendant

I’ve been named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit. What should I do to protect my interests? A vast majority of people go their entire lives without ever being named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit.  Others, though, are not so fortunate.  If you should happen to find yourself on the receiving end…

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[VIDEO] We’ve Recovered Millions For Our Clients

$6,101,275 Verdict in Wrongful Death Action $2,400,000 Verdict for Motor Vehicle Accident Action $6,020,250 Verdict in Intellectual Property Action $3,600,000 Settlement in Medical Malpractice Action These are just a few of our noteworthy case results we have helped our clients achieve. Personal injury litigation is something our attorneys take very seriously at Girvin & Ferlazzo….

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What To Do When You’ve Missed the Deadline to File a Claim

I think I missed the deadline to file a notice of claim. Is there anything I can do? In last month’s column, we discussed the requirement under New York law that a written notice of claim be prepared and served as a condition precedent to later bringing a lawsuit for damages against a municipal or…

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How Much Does A Personal Injury Attorney Cost? And Other FAQs

Today, our team is tackling some of the most frequently asked questions at Girvin & Ferlazzo. For the sake of clarity (and to not drag on all day), we’ll focus on personal injury law. What are attorney fees for a personal injury case? Lawyers have an expensive stigma in the community. However, when it comes…

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What Is A Personal Injury Attorney?

A personal injury attorney is a legal expert who can help the general public navigate a personal injury claim. This type of claim is one in which the plaintiff (person injured) files a claim against the defendant (person who caused the injury); the personal injury attorney facilitates the legal proceedings and helps the plaintiff earn…

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What To Do Immediately After an Auto Accident

1 — that’s the number of seconds it takes for your entire life to be turned upside down as a result of someone else’s careless or reckless driving. 37,000 — that’s the number of people who die every year in the United States from injuries sustained in automobile crashes. 518-462-0300, that’s the number you should…

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Who Is At Fault In Your NY Auto Accident?

We all hope to never be involved in an automobile accident, but they are an unfortunately common occurrence on our roadways at tens of millions of accidents per year. If you’ve been in a car crash that resulted in personal injury, then your first concern is probably whether or not you are at fault. Determining…

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